Candle-protector.



B. F. H. DAWSON.

CANDLE PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.28,1907.

912,821. Patented Feb. 16, 1909.

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BENJAMIN FREDERICK HENRY DAWSON, OF BERTRAMSTOWN ZIOITANNESBURG, TRANSVAAL, ASSIGNOR TO JQHNVAN NIE KERK, OF JOHANNESBURG, TRANSVAAL.

CANDLE-PROTECTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 16, 1909.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, BENJAMIN FREDERICK HENRY Dawson, a British subject, residing at 12 Thames road, Bertramstown, Johannesburg, in the Colony of the Transvaal, have invented a certain new and useful Candle- Protector, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to candle protectors for use more particularly in situations where the candle is exposed to drafts or heat, tending to cause it to waste.

An object of the invention is to provide a protector having a gravity-operated cap for thecandle which forms a well for retaining the wax melted by the flame and preventing its being Wasted, which cap automatically follows the candle down as the latter is consumed.

I, A further object is to provide a protector of a cheap and simple construction, embodying such cap, a guide therefor and also carrying andfixing means; being thus adapted for use in mining and similar work.

The preferred constructional form of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawing. Therein a indicates a main frame standard bent up out of sheet metal to an angle section to obtain stiffness and form a guiding surface as hereinafter explained; I) is a transversely disposed wire foot soldered thereto and having backwardly projecting Wings which serve to steady the device when standing upon a horizontal surface and also when suspended from a support in the manner referredto below.

0 is a socket in which the lower extremity of the candle d is supported and which is carried by an arm 6 soldered to the standard a.

f is a straight rod or wire suitably secured a short distance in front of the standard a. The purpose of this rod is to form a vertical guide and upon it is arranged to slide freely a sleeve 9. To the sleeve is attached by a plate h the gravity -operated cap for the flame end of the candle. This consists of a metal cylinder '1', having an internal washer j made of hard papier-mach or other comp aratively non-conducting, non-absorbent and non-inflammable material. The internal diameter of such washer is less than the diameter of the candle, so that the washer rests upon the unmolten wax and forms with the inturned u per edge i of the cylinder '5 a well To for ho ding the molten wax around the flame and preventing its being wasted by overflowing or spilling.

A metallic cone 1 extends from the lower edge of the cylinder and encircles the candle d below the washer j, its upper edge Z being madecylindrical for a short distance to give a comparatively long surface in contact with the candle. Such cone serves two purposes; firstly it catches and retains any molten wax which may pass under the washer j, and secondly it softens and pares off any excrescences upon the exterior of the candle which would otherwise impede the descent of the cap. The cone receives sufficient heat for this latter purpose from the cylinder i the upper edge e of which is as illustrated turned in fairly close to the flame so as to be moderately heated thereby.

The plate 7b is continued backwards beyond the sleeve 9 and is bifurcated to loosely embrace the standard a for the purpose of reventing lateral movement of the cap and seeping it centrally over the socket c.

The socket c is preferably provided with apertures c in the bottom thereof, to the end that when the candle becomes so far consumed as to be completely inclosed by the cap and being heated to melting point thereby, the molten wax may escape though the perforations in the socket and so cause the flame to be automatically extinguished.

To the standard a is soldered a yoke on having forwardly projecting arms in the ends of which are turned backwards as shown. Such ends are perforated to receive the pintles it formed by the outwardly bent extremities of a wire bail 0, the line of such pivots being substantially coincident with the center of gravity of the whole device. A pin 1) is soldered to the bail and. upon it is secured in a freely revoluble manner a hook q. To the shank of such hook a spike r is secured to turn thereon somewhat stiflly. The bail, hook and spike serve for carrying the candle, affixing it to convenient supports such as beams or crevices in rock faces, suspending it from trucks, and for similar purposes. The wings of the foot I) serve to steady the device and keep it vertical when hanging from the hook or the spike; similarly the stiffly jointed spike may be employed as a strut when the device is hung by the hook.

I claim as my invention:

1. In combination, a candle, a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of the candle, said cap comprising a casing surrounding the candle and provided with a non-metallic washer engaging the upper end of the candle to support the cap and provided with a centrally disposed aperture to accommodate the wick, said cap having an upper wall projecting inwardly above the washer and provided with a centrally disposed aperture to accommodate the wick, said upper wall and washer for hing a well, said cap projectin downwardly from the washer and havin an inwardly projecting flange engaging the candle below the wick end thereof.

2. In combination, a candle, a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of the candle, said cap comprising a casing provided with a non-metallic washer engaging the upper end of the candle and supporting the cap and provided with a centrally disposed aperture for the wick, said casing having an upper wall extending inw 'dly above the washer and forming therevith a well, said casing projecting downwardly from the washer and having an inwardl r projecting upwardly inclined portion engaging the candle and forming with said casing a second well.

3. ln combination, a candle, and a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of said candle, so being provided with well located above the wick end of the candle and a seco- 6 well located below the wick end thereof and ada d to receive the drippings from said an k end said second well havin 7 1 a wall heated by saic first mentioned well and engaging the periphery of the candle for the purpose set forth.

a. in combination, a candle, a gravity acting cap associ vd with the wick end of the candle and pr ovided with a well located above said wick end, and non-metallic member forming part of said well and resting on and surrounding the wick end of said candle.

5. In combination, a candle, a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of the candle formed of heat conducting material, the upper end of the cap extending inwardly toward the wick, and means carried by the cap engagingfthe candle below the wick end thereof to remove projections formed thereon, said means being heated from said inwardly extending portion.

6. In combination, a candle, a support for the lower end of said candle, a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of said candle having an extension, means associated with the extension for guiding the same, and means associated with the extension for holding the same in prescribed rela tion to the support.

7. In combination, a candle, a support for the lower end of said candle, a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of said candle and having an extension,a rod projecting through said extension to guide the cap, and a guide engaging said extension for maintaining the cap in vertical alinement with the support.

8. In combination, a candle, a support for the lower end of said. candle, a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of said candle, an extension for said cap having a ashaped outer end and a sleeve intermediate said end and cap, a rod projecting through said sleeve, and a \i-shaped guide said extension.

9. In combination, a candle, and a gravity acting cap associated with the wick end of said candle, said cap comprising a wall of non inflammable, non-heat conductingrial surrounding the wick and eng K wick end of the candle and supp-c ted there by, and a wall overhanging said rst mentioned wall and forming therewith well.

10. A gravity acting cap comprising in combination, a body portion surroundin the flame end of a candle, said body portiui being provided with an inwardly projecting member, and a non-metallic non-heat conducting member supported on the part of the candle and surrounding the wick and forming with said member the well.

In testimony whereof l atlix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

BENJAMIN FREDERICK HENRY DAWSON.

. 1tnesses 7 HAROLD ERNEs'r Kison, JABEZ WARREN VENNING. 

